CITY VIEWS: ARE THE CUTS TO CHILD BENEFIT FAIR?
SHAREENA RASHID | AVIVA INVESTORS
“I don’t disagree with the changes, but I think the flaw in the plan is the limit on individuals rather than households. It’s sending out half a message to families who want to return to work, and works against single parents too.”
KAMRAN MIRZA | INTERPRO EUROPE
“I disagree with the cuts. We’re about to have our first child, and I think losing this benefit would make it harder for many people. Bills and tax are already going up, and it’ll come as a real shock to people with more than one child.
EMMA THOMPSON | BPP LAW SCHOOL
“I think the changes are fair; it’s another way of redistributing income as well as reducing the deficit in quite an effective way. But it should be judged on household income, as it seems a much simpler way.”